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u3a radio podcastBus pass group, Hadrian's wall, Pirate radioWe've delved into all 51 episodes that we’ve shared with you since 2020 and selected 6 little nuggets we want to encourage you to re-visit – 3 for July & the other 3 will be with you in August.
If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-07-1726 min
Radio Western PortWestern Port Vibes - with guests Graeme and Julie from U3A🎙️ Episode Title: Lifelong Learning with U3A Hastings
Host: Brett
Guests: Graeme & Julie
Description:
Is it ever too late to learn something new?
Not according to Graeme and Julie from U3A Hastings, where curiosity, community, and connection are at the heart of everything they do.
In this episode of Western Port Vibes, we explore the magic of learning in the "third age" of life. From Tai Chi to philosophy, painting to ukulele jams, U3A Hastings is building a vibrant space for retirees and semi-retirees to thrive.
💡 Discover how lifelong learning is transforming lives.
🎉 Hear how a new radio show is put...2025-06-1716 min
The Shrewsbury Biscuit PodcastThe Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast: What is the U3A?Join Alex and Vicks on this episode of The Shrewsbury Biscuit Podcast as they explore the University of the Third Age (U3A) with guest Michael Reece, chairman of Shrewsbury U3A. As part of her "homework," Vicks introduces a topic Alex knows nothing about—uncovering the vital role U3A plays in tackling loneliness by offering clubs, education, and social activities for those no longer working.Links:🔗 Shrewsbury U3A🔗 Roy Fletcher CentreWe'd like to extend a special thank you to our valued partners at Shropshire Business Suite. Located in the h...2025-06-161h 11u3a radio podcastSilhouette Band, Cricket Player to Cricket Coach and Shadow of the TeapotIn the June edition you're going to hear from a group of members who prove to all of us that age will never be a barrier to making dreams come true. We also have an interview with a man who used to be a fast bowler for England and we bring you a story about a baby given away at birth and the happy ending that resulted. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-06-1330 minu3a radio podcastJane Austen, Human Brain and Historical ImpersonationIn the May edition, we are still celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen, then after that we want to encourage you to sharpen your thinking even more by understanding a little about what is behind it. And our finale features a very talented man who wears many hats…..
If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-05-1630 minu3a radio podcastBletchley Park, seasonal wildlife and secret familyIn the April edition, you can hear about breaking the Enigma code at Bletchley Park, the natural rhythm of life on Earth and the Guernsey secret family. If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-04-2531 minu3a radio podcastAlphabets, setting up a u3a, Jane Austen and Executive AviationIn the March edition, you can hear about the world of alphabets, what it takes to form a new u3a with some tips & advice from Newham u3a, Jane Austen and what the life of an executive jet pilot is like?
If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-03-1939 minu3a radio podcastWar memorials, Hitchcock, gemstones and Scottish Country DancingIn this episode, Jo speaks to the manager of the Imperial War Museum's digital volunteering project to find out how u3a members can get involved with documenting war memorials; Martin learns about the world of Hitchcock tours, Maggie D talks to a gemmologist and Bob discovers the joys of Scottish Country Dancing.
If you would like to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2025-02-1738 minu3a radio podcastFairytales, cruising, public pathways and improvised comedyListen to the January 2025 u3a radio podcast with interviews from across the u3a movement.
If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast team, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk2025-01-1736 min
Real Voices of Happy ValleyReal Voices of Happy Valley 58 Todmorden u3aThe u3a is an organisation that brings retired people together to share their interests and skills. People can continue to pursue interests and/or develop new ones. There are people in their 80s able to play badminton and cricket in safe environments, there are people studying languages, philosophy and history. There are scrabble and board games groups. This is not ‘sit around while some kindly younger person brings you a cup of tea and calls out bingo numbers’, this has a do-it-yourself attitude. Have an interest but can’t find a group? Come along and set one up. There a...2024-12-1924 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast December 2024In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, you can listen to a pantomime written by the u3a Stockton/Sedgefield Creative Writing group.
To share your stories with the podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk2024-12-1733 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast November 2024Hear interviews with u3a members about butterfly conservation, an adventurous autobiography, and stories from ventriloquist Ken Wood of Kidderminster u3a.
If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast, please email communications@u3a.org.uk2024-11-1936 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast October 2024In this special episode, Charles interviews outgoing Chair and CEO Liz Thackray and Sam Mauger, as well as the new Chair and CEO Allan Walmsley and Iain Cassidy, while attending the Third Age Trust AGM 2024.
If you want to share your story with the u3a radio podcast, please contact communications@u3a.org.uk2024-10-2432 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast September 2024The u3a radio podcast returns after a summer break.
If you'd like to share your stories for the podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk2024-09-1730 min
This is WangarattaWangaratta Book Circle / U3A WangarattaThe Wangaratta Book Circle provides a space to connect with others who share a love of reading. Apart from exploring various genres and authors, providing the opportunity for critical thinking and meaningful conversation, the Book Circle also fosters a sense of community and connection. U3A Wangaratta are providing the opportunity for our older residents to explore new interests and expand social connections. Learning in later years can lead to a more enriched and satisfying life, promoting mental agility and overall well-being, and the U3A offer a diverse range of courses. Wangaratta Book Circle...2024-08-3126 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast June 2024This month, the team delves into the world of pirate radio, team member Lee talks about his love of music.
If you have a story you'd like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, email communications@u3a.org.uk2024-06-1729 min
Undercurrent StoriesHow to Start Your Own PodcastEver thought about starting your own podcast?This is an excerpt from the April edition of the U3A Podcast when I was interviewed by Lee Wellbrook.In the conversation we discuss the resources available and basic technological requirements for starting your own show. There is a lot of information available both online and in book form to help you get started and the podcast community itself is very helpful.So if you are thinking about starting a show or are just curious I hope you enjoy this episode.Links:h...2024-05-2509 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast May 2024This episode takes us on a journey around the globe. Warwick u3a member Gordon talks his travels in the footsteps of Garibaldi to learn more about the figure of Italian Independence; Margaret from East Suffolk u3a talks about her experience working as a volunteer at the London Olympics in 2012, and member Nick of Ilkley & District u3a talks about his adventure travelling around the World using only trains, bus and container ships. Elsewhere in the episode, Rob Eastaway talks about maths in Shakespeare, and Stamford resident Bill talks about about some of the interesting people w...2024-05-1742 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast April 2024Ilkley u3a member Peter Higginbothom talks about his research into workhouses and how they evolved through the years. Later on in the episode, Margaret Fiddes talks about the first ever u3a festival taking place later this year - with opportunities for life drawing, stargazing and walking football.
Plus, learn about how the brain works, discover the history of The Lions Club, and we hear from u3a member Bob Wells who started his own podcast in the pandemic - and will soon be joining the u3a radio podcast team.
If you have a story you would like...2024-04-1740 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast March 2024Hear from a former professional ballet dancer, a US Air Force Pilot who now leads a national online u3a aviation group, and two u3a members dedicated to introducing more members to mindfulness and meditation.
If you have a story to share with the u3a radio podcast, email us at communications@u3a.org.uk2024-03-1734 min
Streets and PeopleS1E10 P&P Dolores Steiner tells you why she started the U3A Caboolture bike riding groupRetirement is a big change. Dolores decided that she wanted to get active, keep social, make a new bunch of friends so she started a bike riding group through the University of the Third Age (U3A). This is one of the People & Projects series to look at what's happening around the world and closer to home.
People & Projects (P&P) are for people who are curious to hear what’s happening globally and locally. These are interviews with academics, advocates and community group leaders.
Road Rules 360 (RR360) cohosted with John Burrill, former TMR subject matte...2024-02-2729 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast February 2024In this episode, Jo Watson, a member of the team and former sports journalist, talks about her favourite Olympic stories ahead of the release of her new book, “In the footsteps of Olympia - A concise history of the Summer Games”.
Also in the episode, hear from Farnham u3a member and member of the European Lute Orchestra David about his passion for the instrument; poet and former publisher Christopher Reid talks about the conversation he had with Ted Hughes which made him pick up his pen again; Dr Mike Trevethick talks about the history of hand-washing, and Alex Connell from...2024-02-1736 min
921Colac Otway U3ARosemary and Garry Richardson chat to Jof about the upcoming year of activities and groups at Colac Otway U3A.
For more information visit https://u3acolacotway.org.au/2024-01-2707 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast January 2024In this episode, hear about an organisation that champions older songwriters, what it's like to live with essential tremor and more.
If you would like to feature in a future episode of the u3a radio podcast, email communications@u3a.org.uk2024-01-1733 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast December 2023In this festive edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team looks back on some of their best interviews from 2023.
If you have any stories you would like to share with the u3a radio podcast team, please get in touch by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2023-12-1735 min
Pier Road Coffee & ArtPier Road Coffee & Art - Arun East U3A - David Moss-BowpittLocal U3A Group helmed by David Moss-Bowpitt chats to Mike about the exhibition, U3A and David’s own work.2023-11-1923 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast November 2023In this bumper edition of the u3a radio podcast, the team learn about what it is like to be a reporter for Vatican Radio, Hayling Island u3a's Sea Shanty group, a penny farthing race, the 2023 u3a creative writing competition and talk to the Commissioner for Older People and Ageing in Wales about her role.2023-11-1739 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast October 2023In this episode of u3a radio, Jayne from Cheadle u3a shares the tragic story of her son who passed away whilst travelling after catching dengue fever. She is now committed to spreading awareness about dengue fever.
Elsewhere in the episode, the u3a subject adviser for maths talks about how maths can be fun and the fascinating mathematic patterns that can be found everywhere, including in the natural world; members talk about a research and shared learning project exploring old theatre programmes; and Karen from Mawdesley u3a talks about her 'give it a go' group and the...2023-10-1728 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast September 2023After their summer break, the u3a radio podcast team are back - with interviews with John Tucker from the Woodland Trust discussing how we can make a difference to the environment, a u3a member who lived in Aden in the 1960s, and Neville Lyons who discusses the first work computer - the Lyons Electric Office.
This is the final episode for two of our team members - Nick Bailey and Ela Watts. Their contribution to the podcast over the last three years has been enormous and they will be very missed.
If you have any stories you would...2023-09-1731 min
Saving Lives In Slow MotionMidlife - why it can be so hard and how to navigate itMidlife can be a hard time of life to navigate, but why is that the case?When we are younger and trying to establish ourselves we look forward to midlife but when we get there it can feel uncomfortable.I explore why this is the case and what we can do about itLinks:The midlife crisis: https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/midlife-crisis/Another take: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/09/14/truth-midlife-crises-painful-many-confront/The happiness curve and the midlife dip: https://www...2023-06-3015 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast June 2023In the last episode before the team take a summer break, discover the u3a off the wall event; the history of J Lyons and Co, and hear some of the winning poems from the u3a poetry competition.
If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk2023-06-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast May 2023In this episode, the team learn about how a photography group reached new heights by using a drone; how u3a members celebrated the coronation by creating their own crowning dishes; and what it takes to win a u3a quiz.
If you have a story you would like to share, email communications@u3a.org.uk2023-05-1729 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast April 2023This month, hear about a group creating post box toppers for the coronation; the u3a member who is an expert in pet psychology; and the u3a member who has created a word challenge, already played by thousands of u3a members.
Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2023-04-1727 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast March 2023This month, hear about the group trying to increase the quality of life as we age; the history of Hadrian's Wall; and join podcast member Sarah as she goes along to experience pickleball for the first time.
Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2023-03-1728 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast February 2023In February's episode, we find out more about Pickleball - a game already popular in America - which is now growing throughout the u3a movement
Elsewhere we look at the many opportunities afforded by the u3a speaker swap scheme and in a month known for Valentines Day - we explore why the Swan is the symbol of love.
Get in touch with us to feature on the u3a radio podcast by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2023-02-2330 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast January 2023In January's episode, Jo attends a cookery group at Farnham u3a specifically focussed on encouraging men into the kitchen - and talks to some of the members who are learning to cook for the first time.
Elsewhere in the episode, the team hear about how u3a is celebrating the 1900th Anniversary of Hadrian's Wall; what happened before the Lindisfarne Gospels; some of the highlights of the Royal Collection, and they hear from a u3a member who helped make PPE in the pandemic.2023-01-1730 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast December 2022This special episode looks back at some of the highlights of the last 12 months in the u3a radio podcast.
What is your favourite interview that's featured in u3a radio podcast? Let us know - and share your own u3a stories with us - by emailing communications@u3a.org.uk2022-12-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast November 2022In this episode, three u3a members share their theories on how the stones got to Stonehenge - from social gatherings to summer solstice to glacial drift.
Also in the episode, Biggar u3a member Tom talks about how their u3a will be celebrating St Andrew's Day with a McGonagall dinner and Milford u3a member Alan talks about his fascination with European architecture.
Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-11-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast October 2022In this episode, Peter talk to space craft engineer Sian Cleaver about her work, the experience of being a woman in a male dominated industry and whether we'll be off to Mars anytime soon...
Also in this month's podcast, Tony from the Northants Network discusses the success of the Walk A Mile A Member Challenge, David from Boom Radio talks about why they launched a station specifically for older adults, and former Cancer nurse Carolyn talks about how to deal with a life threatening diagnosis.
Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with...2022-10-1729 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast September 2022In this episode, Joanne learns about how u3a members have taken to juggling and tight rope walking, Peter talks to physicist and presenter of the Life Scientific Jim Al-Khalili ahead of his u3a talk next month, and Peter celebrates the 40th Anniversary's Quilt's arrival at it's home for the next year at Witney Blanket Hall.
Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-09-2131 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast August 2022In this episode, Peter plays a game of croquet with Witney u3a, Sarah learns about a UK-wide bridge competition to celebrate u3a week and Sam Mauger updates us on the 40th Anniversary celebrations.
Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-08-1726 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast July 2022In this episode, Tricia from Ashbourne u3a talks about dancing with her u3a disco group, Keith from Gloucester & District u3a discuss the joys and struggles of robot programming, and Ken from Havant u3a's Bus Pass group talks about the places the group has explored using their bus passes.
Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk
u3a enables members to learn new things, laugh with friends and live life to the full. Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/
...2022-07-1732 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast June 2022The u3a radio podcast talk to a u3a member who has taken in Ukrainian refugees; discover an initiative in which u3as in the Northants Network are walking a mile for every member of their u3a to celebrate u3a week and talk to the winners of the u3a poetry competition.
Do you have a story to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-06-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast May 2022In this episode, the u3a radio team talk to the Alysoun Owen from Bloomsbury who is one of the judges of the 2022 u3a creative writing competition, the group convenor of Swansea u3a's Natural History Group who took to video making when unable to meet in person and a group at Harborough Welland u3a that introduces members to new experiences - from axe throwing to juggling.
Do you have a story you would like to share? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-05-1729 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast April 2022In this episode, we celebrate the Queen's upcoming jubilee and the u3a 40th anniversary with an interview with a u3a member who worked as a maid at Buckingham palace, talk to Bingham u3a about their Picnic in the Park plans for the Jubilee weekend and ask Eric Midwinter, co-founder of the u3a movement, about how it all began.2022-04-1727 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast March 2022In the latest episode of u3a radio, the team hear about the Specsavers partnership with u3a which showcases the skills of #GenerationWOW, talk to u3a members who contributed to the 40th anniversary quilt and learn about the many usages of seaweed.
Do you have a story you would like to share with u3a radio? Get in touch with us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-03-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast February 2022The team hear about how u3as will be having picnics across the UK to celebrate the 40th anniversary, learn about a shared learning project into the health of postal pensioners and introduce the newest member of the team, Sarah Goodall.
If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-02-1731 min
The MrT Podcast StudioLegends of the Four Nations TM 2022 01National Treasures - Legends of the Four Nations - u3a Theme meeting 2022 01
The talk Legends of the Four Nations by Lorna Thomas tells the stories of an Englishwoman, an Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman. A rebel, a Saint, a mercenary and a nobleman!
Listen to Lorna tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate the talk. Please click on an icon below to open the gallery.
Boudicca
Boudicca is married to Prasutagus and they have two daughters. Prasutagus rules the Iceni tribe. Unfortunately he dies. He has left his kingdom jointly to his two daughters and the Roman...2022-02-0356 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast January 2022In this episode of u3a radio, the team learn about the u3a 40th anniversary woodland, talk about the u3a Kindertransport learning initiative and talk to a u3a member in Australia about how the organisation works abroad.
If you would like to contact the u3a radio podcast team with a story, get in touch at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-01-1731 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast December 2021In this festive special of the u3a radio podcast, hear a choir singing carols and a message from Third Age Trust CEO Sam Mauger - along with so much more.
If you're not yet a member of u3a, join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join
Do you have a story you would like to share with the u3a radio team? Email us at communications@u3a.org.uk2022-01-1231 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast November 2021In this episode of the u3a radio podcast, the team talk to a man who invented cricket rankings, to one of the u3a radio team Jo about her experience on working on the Olympics and to a member of Burnham on Crouch u3a's Archaeological group.
Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join2022-01-1128 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast October 2021In the October episode of our u3a radio podcast, our team talk to a u3a geologist about his adventures travelling the world, the winners of the u3a creative writing competition and much more.
Not yet a member of u3a? Join us now - https://u3a.org.uk/join2022-01-1031 min
L'Chaim - To Life PodcastsRon James - Melbourne's Mr. "U3A"Description: Morry Frenkel opens tonight's L'Chaim chatting with his guest Ron James, the highly sought after U3A and B'nai B’rith facilitator of local and global affairs classes.If you would like to contact us here at L'Chaim our email is lchaim3zzz@gmail.comFor only $16 Please consider becoming a member of the Jewish Group here at 3ZZZ for Seniors only $11 click on 3ZZZ.com.auL'Chaim Am Yisrael Chai PEACEClick on the link: https://anchor.fm/lchaim---to-life for a full library of past programs.Or visit h...2021-12-1521 minu3a radio podcastu3a radio podcast September 2021The u3a radio podcast is back, with an episode that features an interview with Islington u3a member Rosemary who travelled in the footsteps of Victorian explorer Nellie Bly, new Third Age Trust Chair Liz Thackray and more.
The u3a radio podcast is created by our team of talented u3a members with radio experience. u3a is a UK wide movement where older adults come together to learn, continue their interests and have fun.
Listen to previous episodes of the podcast on the u3a YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrqc8qYDZ4U24lq0...2021-11-3031 min
Talking History Archives - The MrT Podcast StudioNelson – u3a Theme 02National Treasures – Nelson – u3a Theme 02
The talk Nelson is a collaboration between Michael A’Bear, who researched and wrote the material, and Joanne Watson who edited and delivered the talk.
They take us on a journey across the world following the life of Nelson. This is the story of a Norfolk Parson’s son who becomes the most famous Admiral in the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy remembers his life every year on Trafalgar Day – the 21st October.
Listen to Joanne tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate...2021-11-1242 minThe MrT Podcast StudioNelson – u3a Theme 02National Treasures - Nelson - u3a Theme 02
The talk Nelson is a collaboration between Michael A'Bear, who researched and wrote the material, and Joanne Watson who edited and delivered the talk.
They take us on a journey across the world following the life of Nelson. This is the story of a Norfolk Parson's son who becomes the most famous Admiral in the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy remembers his life every year on Trafalgar Day - the 21st October.
Listen to Joanne tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate the talk. Please click on an icon below to...2021-11-1242 min
The MrT Podcast StudioNelson – u3a Theme 02National Treasures - Nelson - u3a Theme 02
The talk Nelson is a collaboration between Michael A'Bear, who researched and wrote the material, and Joanne Watson who edited and delivered the talk.
They take us on a journey across the world following the life of Nelson. This is the story of a Norfolk Parson's son who becomes the most famous Admiral in the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy remembers his life every year on Trafalgar Day - the 21st October.
Listen to Joanne tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate the talk. Please click on an icon below to...2021-11-1242 min
Sherborne Voices PodcastSherborne U3A Update and Other Things to DoWhat's on items in our area / What's the local U3A doing these days? / Public Announcements.Music by Jason Shaw, www.audionautix.com2021-11-0322 min
Crediton RadioSelected Works Of The U3A Creative Writing Group - Part 1The first in a new series of episodes showcasing the work of the Crediton and District U3A Creative Writing Group. In this episode, group founder RICHARD DURANT tells the story of the group, MIKE ELIOTT shares his poem 'Pandemic Living', and ELLY BABBAGE reads out her piece 'A Pheasant In Woodland'.
Learn more about the group: u3asites.org.uk/crediton
Learn more about Crediton Radio and get involved: www.creditonradio.org2021-09-1810 min
Brooklands Radio FeaturesElmbridge U3A 22nd July 2021Josette Lesser talks to Mark Dowdney of Elmbridge U3A about the wonderful opportunities the University of the Third Age provides.2021-07-2210 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThomas Cochrane – u3a Theme 01National Treasures - Thomas Cochrane
In Thomas Cochrane Richard Thomas takes us on a journey across the world following the adventures of Thomas Cochrane. He was one of Nelson's most successful Captains, he became an Admiral and a Lord. His exploits have inspired the writers of novels that many of us will have read.
Listen to Richard tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate the talk. Please click on an icon below to open the gallery.
A childhood in Culross, Fife
Thomas is born in December 1775. He is listed as part of the crew of four Royal Navy ships...2021-05-1348 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThomas Cochrane – u3a Theme 01National Treasures - Thomas Cochrane
In Thomas Cochrane Richard Thomas takes us on a journey across the world following the adventures of Thomas Cochrane. He was one of Nelson's most successful Captains, he became an Admiral and a Lord. His exploits have inspired the writers of novels that many of us will have read.
Listen to Richard tell the full story!
Pictures and maps illustrate the talk. Please click on an icon below to open the gallery.
A childhood in Culross, Fife
Thomas is born in December 1775. He is listed as part of the crew of four Royal Navy ships...2021-05-1348 min
George R O'Neil's showBolsover U3A latestHow is the coronavirus lockdown affecting Bolsover U3A? Chair Bev Crofts brings us up to date.2020-04-0910 min
Integral Health with Ben CalderU3A Allergy Talk May 2019Here's a chance to listen to the talk I gave to the U3A (University of the 3rd Age) Farm & Food group on Thursday 16th May in Ludlow, England. This was a group of retired knowledge seekers from many different backgrounds who were interested in allergies and epigenetics. Some really interesting questions as I talked about some of the causes of allergy, the difficulties in defining it, how I look at it integrally and finally how our Epigenetic Body Type can change what we are more susceptible toBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com...2019-05-241h 03The MrT Podcast StudioDarwin and Evolution (A) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 - Talk 9 A - Darwin and Evolution (A)
Sam Osmond tells the story of the life of the Victorian scientist Charles Darwin and his theory of Evolution in Darwin and Evolution (A).
We hear about his early life, and how he went to Edinburgh to study to be a doctor. Sam tells us about his time at Cambridge where he was studying to become a clergyman. As Darwin was more interested in entomology, botany and geology he only got an 'ordinary' degree.
He was lucky to get a berth on the 5 year voyage of the Beagle. We hear of...2019-04-1433 minThe MrT Podcast StudioDarwin and Evolution (A) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 – Talk 9 A – Darwin and Evolution (A)
Sam Osmond tells the story of the life of the Victorian scientist Charles Darwin and his theory of Evolution in Darwin and Evolution (A).
We hear about his early life, and how he went to Edinburgh to study to be a doctor. Sam tells us about his time at Cambridge where he was studying to become a clergyman. As Darwin was more interested in entomology, botany and geology he only got an ‘ordinary’ degree.
He was lucky to get a berth on the 5 year voyage of the Beag...2019-04-1433 minThe MrT Podcast StudioDarwin and Evolution (B) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 - Talk 9 - Darwin and Evolution B
Sam Osmond continues the story about the life of the Victorian scientist Charles Darwin and his theory of Evolution in Darwin and Evolution (B) .
We hear about Herbert Spence, a leading Victorian philosopher, and his ideas about evolution. Sam discusses selective breeding, a topic Plato wrote about over 2,000 years ago. 18th century selective breeding 'improved' livestock.
We learn that DNA analysis of fossils supports the theories discussed in Darwin and Evolution (B).
Please note: there is a slight echo on the recording and some disturbance from builders renovating the room next to t...2019-04-1410 minThe MrT Podcast StudioDarwin and Evolution (B) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 – Talk 9 – Darwin and Evolution B
Sam Osmond continues the story about the life of the Victorian scientist Charles Darwin and his theory of Evolution in Darwin and Evolution (B) .
We hear about Herbert Spence, a leading Victorian philosopher, and his ideas about evolution. Sam discusses selective breeding, a topic Plato wrote about over 2,000 years ago. 18th century selective breeding ‘improved’ livestock.
We learn that DNA analysis of fossils supports the theories discussed in Darwin and Evolution (B).
Please note: there is a slight echo on the recording and some disturbance from buil...2019-04-1410 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Austro Hungarian Empire (a) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 - Talk 8 a
in the Austro Hungarian Empire (a) Jo Huddleston tells us about the early years of the Empire. He tells us that there were Prime Ministers in both Austria and Hungary. He discusses the stress this caused and the need for the Emperor to keep tight control.
We hear about the suicide of Franz Joseph's son and how Franz Ferdinand became the heir apparent.
We also learn about the international weakness of the Austro Hungarian Empire (a) and the threats from other nations.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page.
The music M...2019-03-1839 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Austro Hungarian Empire (a) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 – Talk 8 a
in the Austro Hungarian Empire (a) Jo Huddleston tells us about the early years of the Empire. He tells us that there were Prime Ministers in both Austria and Hungary. He discusses the stress this caused and the need for the Emperor to keep tight control.
We hear about the suicide of Franz Joseph’s son and how Franz Ferdinand became the heir apparent.
We also learn about the international weakness of the Austro Hungarian Empire (a) and the threats from other nations.
The Farnham U3A site is a...2019-03-1839 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Austro Hungarian Empire (b) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 - Talk 8 b
The Austro Hungarian Empire (b) continues Jo's talk. Jo picks up the story in the 1880s, and tells us about the period to the Empire's dissolution in 1918.
We hear about the lack of democratic government and the stress caused by the differences between Austria and Hungary. Franz Joseph was the Emperor from 1867 to 1916. He governed for much of the time with just a few ministers and a small Civil Service.
Jo also talks about the institutional antisemitism, particularly in Vienna. This had a major effect on an aspiring, but relatively unsuccessful, artist living in Vienna at...2019-03-1833 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe Austro Hungarian Empire (b) – Talking History with Farnham U3ASeason 2018 / 2019 – Talk 8 b
The Austro Hungarian Empire (b) continues Jo’s talk. Jo picks up the story in the 1880s, and tells us about the period to the Empire’s dissolution in 1918.
We hear about the lack of democratic government and the stress caused by the differences between Austria and Hungary. Franz Joseph was the Emperor from 1867 to 1916. He governed for much of the time with just a few ministers and a small Civil Service.
Jo also talks about the institutional antisemitism, particularly in Vienna. This had a major effect on an aspiring, but re...2019-03-1833 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Kitchener – S2018/9 06In Kitchener, Alan Bridgeman focuses on the campaign to avenge the death of General Gordon. His main source is the book With Kitchener to Khartoum, written by the Daily Mail journalist G W Steevens who covered the campaign. The book is written in the style of the time and might not be considered to be ‘politically correct’ today.
A number of journalists covered the campaign against the army of Abdullah al-Taashi, the Khalifa. He was the successor to the Mahdi.
The talk is full of observations made by Steevens in the period before the battle as we...2019-02-0430 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Kitchener – S2018/9 06In Kitchener, Alan Bridgeman focuses on the campaign to avenge the death of General Gordon. His main source is the book With Kitchener to Khartoum, written by the Daily Mail journalist G W Steevens who covered the campaign. The book is written in the style of the time and might not be considered to be 'politically correct' today.
A number of journalists covered the campaign against the army of Abdullah al-Taashi, the Khalifa. He was the successor to the Mahdi.
The talk is full of observations made by Steevens in the period before the battle as well as his description o...2019-02-0430 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe White Rajahs of Sarawak (a) – Talking History with Farnham U3A – S2018/9 05AThe White Rajahs of Sarawak tells the story of the Brooke family's rule of Sarawak. They ruled for 100 years from 1841 until the Japanese Invasion in December 1941.
The talk starts with some of the history of the area in the centuries preceding the arrival of James Brooke. James used an inheritance to purchase a schooner in which he sailed to Singapore. He then sailed to Sarawak and by quelling a rebellion he managed to gain control of Sarawak.
James, whose hero was Sir Stamford Raffles, ran Sarawak very differently to the normal British way. He spent much of his time with...2019-01-1427 minThe MrT Podcast StudioThe White Rajahs of Sarawak (b) – Talking History with Farnham U3A – S2018/9 05BThe White Rajahs of Sarawak tells the story of the Brooke family's rule of Sarawak. The rule lasted for 100 years from 1841 until the Japanese Invasion in December 1941.
Jenny picks up the story of the Brooke family following the departure of James in the second part of the White Rajahs of Sarawak. She starts with his nephew Charles, who lacked his uncle's charm, had a great empathy with the Dayaks.
Charles returned to England after the death of his Uncle to find a wife. His wife, Margaret, found to Sarawak be beautiful when she joined him.
Jenny tells the story of...2019-01-1426 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – 1869 – S2018/9 06AWelcome to 2019! Welcome to this review of the year 1869 where Michael A'Bear delves back 150 years. In his talk he gives us a flavour of the people and events of that year.
It's an average year, he suggests, but includes the birth of Rasputin, the death of Hector Berlioz and the opening of the first Sainsbury store. The Cutty Sark, the last tea clipper, was launched (now preserved at Greenwich), Ghandi was born and ex. US President, the unpopular, Franklin Pierce died.
Listen to the podcast and hear more about these events and also the others that Michael covers.
Click on a gra...2019-01-0115 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Strange Death of Liberal England – part A – S2018/9 04AIn the Strange Death of Liberal England - Part A Robert Sykes follows the book by George Dangerfield published in 1935.
The book follows the difficulties faced by the Liberal Government in dealing with the House of Lords, the 'Irish Question', the women's suffrage and the trade unions. This was the period when the Liberal Party was still seen as the party of the working man. At this time both the Labour and Irish Nationalist MPs supported the Liberal Government.
The book was first published in New York by Harrison Smith & Robert Hass. The book was soon out of print as t...2018-12-1838 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Strange Death of Liberal England – part B – S2018/9 04BIn the second part of his talk on the Strange Death of Liberal England Robert talks about the discord that existed in Britain in 1914 immediately prior to the start of the First World War.
From a situation of strife where the Government was suffering problems with the Suffragettes, in Ireland over Home Rule and a ‘triple alliance’ of the Trade Unions, the declaration of war resulted in all sides uniting against a common enemy.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Click on a grap...2018-12-1816 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Strange Death of Liberal England – part B – S2018/9 04BIn the second part of his talk on the Strange Death of Liberal England Robert talks about the discord that existed in Britain in 1914 immediately prior to the start of the First World War.
From a situation of strife where the Government was suffering problems with the Suffragettes, in Ireland over Home Rule and a 'triple alliance' of the Trade Unions, the declaration of war resulted in all sides uniting against a common enemy.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note...2018-12-1816 minThe MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the Three RiversWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year’s theme Africa where Michael A’Bear talks about the explorers of the Three Rivers of equatorial Africa- the Congo, Zambezi and the Nile.
The Annual Theme meetings are open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Room of the Farnham Maltings (Maximum capacity 100 people). Most of the meetings are free, however some are ticketed.
This podcast has been released so that those members who were not able to be present have the opport...2018-12-0550 minThe MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the Three RiversWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year's theme Africa where Michael A'Bear talks about the explorers of the Three Rivers of equatorial Africa- the Congo, Zambezi and the Nile.
The Annual Theme meetings are open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Room of the Farnham Maltings (Maximum capacity 100 people). Most of the meetings are free, however some are ticketed.
This podcast has been released so that those members who were not able to be present have the opportunity to listen to the talk.
Imagine we...2018-12-0550 minThe MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the Three RiversWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year's theme Africa where Michael A'Bear talks about the explorers of the Three Rivers of equatorial Africa- the Congo, Zambezi and the Nile.
The Annual Theme meetings are open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Room of the Farnham Maltings (Maximum capacity 100 people). Most of the meetings are free, however some are ticketed.
This podcast has been released so that those members who were not able to be present have the opportunity to listen to the talk.
Imagine we...2018-12-0550 min
The MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the French Foreign LegionWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year's theme Africa where Joanne Watson talks about the French Foreign Legion. - The Annual Theme is open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Ro...2018-11-3041 minThe MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the French Foreign LegionWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year’s theme Africa where Joanne Watson talks about the French Foreign Legion.
The Annual Theme is open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Room of the Farnham Maltings (Maximum capacity 100 people). Most of the meetings are free, however some others are ticketed.
This podcast has been released so that those members who were not able to be present have the opportunity to listen to the talk.
Joanne covers the fascinating hist...2018-11-3041 minThe MrT Podcast StudioU3A Open Meeting – Theme Africa – the French Foreign LegionWelcome to this podcast of the Farnham U3A open meeting on this year's theme Africa where Joanne Watson talks about the French Foreign Legion.
The Annual Theme is open to all Farnham U3A members. Meetings are usually held each month in the Barley Room of the Farnham Maltings (Maximum capacity 100 people). Most of the meetings are free, however some others are ticketed.
This podcast has been released so that those members who were not able to be present have the opportunity to listen to the talk.
Joanne covers the fascinating history of the Legion. She starts with the or...2018-11-3041 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century – part A – S2018/9 03AIn the first part of her talk on the Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century Joanne talks about exhibitions that preceded the Great Exhibition of 1851. She then talks in detail about the Great Exhibition.
After listening to Joanne please follow this link to see the V&A material.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Please click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been possible to include all the graphics used in the original talk due to copyright considerations.
The Farnham U3A site is at...2018-11-2626 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century – part A – S2018/9 03AIn the first part of her talk on the Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century Joanne talks about exhibitions that preceded the Great Exhibition of 1851. She then talks in detail about the Great Exhibition.
After listening to Joanne please follow this link to see the V&A material.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Please click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been possible to include all the graphics used in the original ta...2018-11-2626 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century – part B – S2018/9 03BIn the second part of her talk on the Exhibition Fever of the 19th Century Joanne talks about some of those that followed the Great Exhibition of 1851.
There were many, both in Europe and across the Atlantic.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been possible to include all the graphics used in the original talk due to copyright considerations.
The Farnham U3A site...2018-11-2619 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century – part B – S2018/9 03BIn the second part of her talk on the Exhibition Fever of the 19th Century Joanne talks about some of those that followed the Great Exhibition of 1851.
There were many, both in Europe and across the Atlantic.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been possible to include all the graphics used in the original talk due to copyright considerations.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page.
The music Media Magazine used in t...2018-11-2619 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – Exhibition Fever in the 19th Century – part B – S2018/9 03BIn the second part of her talk on the Exhibition Fever of the 19th Century Joanne talks about some of those that followed the Great Exhibition of 1851.
There were many, both in Europe and across the Atlantic.
This talk has been split into two sections to make it more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been possible to include all the graphics used in the original talk due to copyright considerations.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page.
The music Media Magazine used in t...2018-11-2619 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Boer War and other Colonial Adventures – part A – S2018/9 02AIn the first part of the Boer War and Other Colonial Adventures Richard Thomas starts by talking about the Colonial tensions in southern Africa. He discusses parts played by the key players in the lead up to the war and their different viewpoints.
He covers the Boer sieges of Ladysmith, Kimberley and Mafeking and the difficulties that the British Army, initially led by Redvers Buller, had in relieving Ladysmith and the defeat of the British Army at Spion Kop.
These talks are split into sections of around 20 minutes to make them more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic...2018-10-2822 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Boer War and other Colonial Adventures – part B – S2018/9 02BIn the second part of his talk on the Boer War and other Colonial Adventures Richard Thomas discusses the replacement of Redvers Buller by Lord Roberts and Lord Kitchener.
The arrival of these two new Army leaders brings a much tougher regime for conducting the war with a scorched earth policy as a response to the Boer guerrilla warfare, the building of armed blockhouses and the introduction of concentration camps for Boer civilians.
Richard points out that the disregard for the health of the internees by the Roberts and Kitchener was equalled by their disregard for the welfare of their sol...2018-10-2823 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – The Boer War and other Colonial Adventures – part C – S2018/9 02CIn the third part of his talk, the Boer War and other Colonial Adventures, Richard Thomas discusses some of the other adventures that took place during the scramble for Africa. The scramble for Africa took place in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
The adventures discussed include:
The Fourth Anglo-Ashanti War.
The Anglo-Zanzibari War - the shortest war in history!
The punitive Benin Expedition.
The Fifth Anglo-Ashanti War.
These talks are split into sections of around 20 minutes to make them more convenient to listen to.
Click on a graphic to open the gallery:
Please note: It has not been pos...2018-10-2819 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part A – S2018/9 01AIn the first part of Michael A'Bear's talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
The French Influence and the size of Louisiana
The Lewis and Clark expedition
The Alamo and its effect on the United States
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page
The music 'Media Magazine' used in this podcast is licensed from AKM Mu...2018-10-0122 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part A – S2018/9 01AIn the first part of Michael A’Bear’s talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
The French Influence and the size of Louisiana
The Lewis and Clark expedition
The Alamo and its effect on the United States
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page
The music...2018-10-0122 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part B – S2018/9 01BIn the second part of Michael's talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
The Indian Wars
The Californian Gold Rush
The effect of the settlers on the West
The birth of the Cowboy legend
Many of the big names of the West such as the Earps, the OK Corral etc.
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Ho...2018-10-0123 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part B – S2018/9 01BIn the second part of Michael’s talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
The Indian Wars
The Californian Gold Rush
The effect of the settlers on the West
The birth of the Cowboy legend
Many of the big names of the West such as the Earps, the OK Corral etc.
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A...2018-10-0123 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part C – S2018/9 01CIn the third part of Michael’s talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
Jessie James
Calamity Jane
Big Nose Kate – better known as Katie Elder
Ma Baker
George Armstrong Custer and the Little Big Horn
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page
The music ‘Media Magazine...2018-10-0119 minThe MrT Podcast StudioTalking History with Farnham U3A – How the West was Lost – part C – S2018/9 01CIn the third part of Michael's talk on How the West was Lost, we hear about:
Jessie James
Calamity Jane
Big Nose Kate - better known as Katie Elder
Ma Baker
George Armstrong Custer and the Little Big Horn
The West was fascinating, it is vast and interesting, to get an idea of its vastness listen to the podcasts in Series 1 of US Rail Journeys on this site.
There are no illustrations to accompany this talk.
The Farnham U3A site is at Farnham U3A Home Page
The music 'Media Magazine' used in this podcast is licensed from AKM Mu...2018-10-0119 min